Larkmead Cabernet 2022

"The estate Cabernet Sauvignon in 2022 is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc, grown in Cortina gravel and Pleasanton loam soils and aged 22 months in 71% new French oak. One of the more refined Cabernets of this challenging vintage, which saw a record-setting heatwave. Despite this, the wine retains freshness, tension, and energy, though the tannins are less pronounced, the structure slightly softer, and the fruit leans more red-toned than usual. Still, there’s plenty to admire—juicy black cherry and brambly blackberry fruit mingle with cedarwood spice, mocha, and a lift of blood orange acidity. The tannins are gentle yet present, lending the wine a long finish with warming spice notes."

"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon checks in as 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Cabernet Franc, which was brought up in 71% new French oak. It has a clean, classy, textbook Cabernet Sauvignon nose of ripe currants, loamy earth, leather, and spicy wood. It's nicely balanced, medium-bodied, has a focused, nicely structured mouthfeel, and a great finish."

"Aromas of blackberries, coffee beans, plum confit, leather and baking spices. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins, a rounded mouthfeel and a slightly drying, bitter chocolate finish. Drink or hold."